as 2 died during a ritual fishing expedition Fishermen at the Tema Canoe Landing Beach Basin are urging the government to reconsider the timing of the closed fishing season, expressing concerns over its impact on their festive period. Ismael Ashitey, one of the fishermen, voiced his dissatisfaction with the current period designated by the government, […] The post

Mirepa Investment Advisors Ltd., a licensed investment advisor based in Ghana, is pleased to announce the successful Initial Close of its maiden fund, Mirepa Capital SME Fund I (MCSFI). The GHS 120 million Fund is meant to be a missing middle fund providing patient capital to Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the GHS […] The post

The infamous quote by William Blackstone, “If you suffer your people to be ill-educated and their ethics corrupted from infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed them, what else is to be concluded but that you first make thieves and then punish them?” takes on a chilling resonance […] The post Daily struggle

A delegation from the Namibian Upper House of Parliament has visited the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to understudy how the Authority regulates Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry. The members of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources were particularly to understand the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana, specifically areas where they can avoid corruption […] The post

The Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC) in partnership with TIAST Group officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to host this year’s Central Expo 23. Central Expo 2023, scheduled for August 25 to September 2 in Cape Coast, Ghana, aims to promote investment, trade, and tourism in the Central Region. Themed “Central Regional Investment, Trade […] The post

…Kowri empowers street traders and businesses with complimentary free insurance coverage In an endeavour to empower and uplift the African middle class, a leading digital finance platform, Kowri, is taking significant steps to enhance the lives of street traders and businesses. With a core mission of making financial services more accessible, Kowri extends a helping […] The post Safeguarding

Multi-asset specialist manager, Stanbic Investment Management Services LTD (SIMS), will hold its 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Unit Trusts on Wednesday August 2, 2023 between 10am and 12 noon. The 2023 AGM will be virtual and as such, attendance and participation by unitholders or their proxies in the AGM, will be strictly virtual. Unit […] The post SIMS

…a path to sustainable success In today’s rapidly changing world, businesses are facing increasing pressure to address societal and environmental challenges beyond their profit margins. The concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) have emerged as powerful frameworks that drive companies towards sustainable success. Each […] The post

Creating new money to fund government spending allows politicians and bureaucrats to divert wealth and resources to whomever they choose. However, as this money spreads through the economy, it puts upward pressure on prices, diminishing the purchasing power of all those who are not direct beneficiaries of government spending. In essence, monetary inflation serves as […] The post

– plan and deploy a CX strategy that aligns with the direction of your business In the past few weeks, I have been on ‘Cloud-9’ taking a dip into the CX Masterclass and learning more in-depth about this new journey that has caught my attention in the past three years or so. My Customer Experience […] The post Managing

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), Africa’s leading provider of identity verification solutions, released its H1 2023 State of KYC in Africa report today. The report, which proposes insights into the efficacy of biometric verification, the growing adoption of digital identity, and the impact of fraud rates across the continent, has highlighted the strides of Ghana’s […] The post

Join me as I embark on an enriching exploration of Ghana’s vibrant cultural heritage. Known for its diverse ethnic groups, historical landmarks, and colourful traditions, Ghana offers a tapestry of cultural experiences that captivate the senses and celebrate the country’s rich history. From lively festivals and ancient kingdoms to arts and crafts, this article will […] The post

The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating jobs for the country’s youth. Inaugurating  the Takoradi Medical Waste Facility on Tuesday July 25, 2023, the Minister stressed that the government is deliberately implementing policies aim at creating jobs for the youth. This government under President Nana Addo is committed […] The post

Ghanaian-born Diplomat and Africa Human Development expert Dr. Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo has said that the 2024 elections present the opportunity for the country Ghana to be returned to the people through policies and strategies that will put the ownership of the major sectors of the economy in the hands of Ghanaians. He noted that […] The post 2024

MobileMoney Limited (MML) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the issue of mobile money fraud and related matters across the country. The historic partnership comes as the need for more concerted efforts by stakeholders and multi-sectorial collaboration to tackle mobile money and Internet fraud […] The post MML,

Vodafone Ghana’s CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai joined a distinguished panel of speakers at the ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Innovators’ event held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) last week. The event, attended by 2000 young men and women from various Junior and Senior High Schools, aimed to inspire and empower […] The post

Economic activity is expected to remain lack-lustre for the rest of the year despite an impressive 4.2 percent real gross domestic product (GDP) growth recorded in the first quarter of 2023, analysts at GCB Capital Research have predicted. Several key factors, including the composite index of economic activity which has been on a contracting trend […] The post

The country’s agricultural sector could see sustained growth if more tax-friendly policies are introduced, with data much more centralised and made available to all players, Dr. Yaw Osei-Asare, Agriculture Economist and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana with the Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Department has said. Speaking to B&FT at the just ended […] The post

The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has exported its first chili in commercial quantity after the company piloted production of the vegetable within a controlled greenhouse environment in Accra. GIRSAL indicated that the initiative was to develop a business case to attract commercial financing into the country’s fruit and vegetable production in. […] The post

16% rise in operating income digital transformation drives success with 95% increase in digital client acquisition Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) Chief Executive Officer, Mansa Nettey, has said that during this 2022 financial year the bank grew its operating income by 16 percent – increasing it from GH¢1.05billion to GH¢1.21billion. The figure aligns with the lender’s […] The post